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SANCTUARY
Bright Futures Farm REHABILITATION
RETRAINING/ADOPTION

TESTIMONIAL:

“The TAA has
helped us with the
cost of reschooling
more Thoroughbreds
for new careers.
It is an expensive
undertaking but
also a necessity to
provide these horses
with a good
foundation prior to
adoption. With TAA’s
help, we are able to
help more
Thoroughbreds
BEV DEE PHOTOS coming off the track
Bright Futures Farm provides rehabilitation and retraining to off-the-track Thoroughbreds
prior to adoption, and lifetime sanctuary to those that cannot be adopted due to age or disability. each year than ever
before.”
Twenty-one years ago, Bev Dee encountered Graduates are placed in pre-screened homes
a bay Thoroughbred named Brite Decision. He matching their temperaments and ability. FOUNDED: 2000
was sick, lame, and headed for euthanasia when “And we are willing to take back any horse at
she discovered and fell in love with him, not any time for any reason – no questions asked.” ADDRESS:
knowing how the sweet-natured fellow would Bright Futures microchips all of its adoptees. 238 Old Franklin Pike
change her life – and she his. The stakes-placed Once a horse is adopted, Bright Futures contin-
gelding became the inspiration for Dee’s Bright ues to monitor its status, requiring periodic Cochranton, PA 16314
Futures Farm in northwest Pennsylvania, updates from new owners. PHONE: (724) 496-4960
where he will always be the heart and soul of an Although adoption is the goal of the organiza-
enterprise devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating, tion, Dee recognizes that some horses – due to MAIN CONTACT:
and finding homes for horses in need. old age or infirmity – are largely unadoptable.

Dee founded Bright Futures in 2000 and has These horses become permanent residents of Bev Dee
since rescued dozens of horses from undesir- the sanctuary where their individual needs are WEB ADDRESS:
able situations. It also is one of the few facilities met, including special meals, chiropractic care,
that will accept aged stallions at its sanctuary. and acupuncture when necessary. brightfuturesfarm.org
While providing rehab, reschooling, and Bright Futures’ permanent residents include SOCIAL:
veterinary care to potential adoptees and life- Trusted Company, a 32-year-old daughter of BrightFuturesFarm
time sanctuary for others, Bright Futures is Triple Crown winner Secretariat.
dependent upon tax-deductible donations and Permanent residents can be sponsored by AVERAGE NUMBER OF
sponsorships. donations of any size.
“We reschool both for high-end disciplines For more information, visit our website, THOROUGHBREDS PER YEAR:
and for everyday riders,” Dee said. brightfuturesfarm.org. 15

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